INTRODUCTION TO AONTAS
OUR VISION: For all adults to achieve their educational aspirations
through an equitable lifelong learning system.
OUR MISSION: To advocate for the right of all adults in Ireland to
quality learning throughout their lives, and to promote the value and
benefits of lifelong learning.
OUR MEMBERSHIP: Growing membership of over **Apply on the website**
organisations and individuals committed to lifelong learning. Our
membership includes learners; tutors; and statutory, nongovernmental,
community, and voluntary organisations from across the island of
Ireland.
Established in **Apply on the website**, AONTAS, the National Adult
Learning Organisation, is a non-governmental membership organisation
that promotes that value of adult learning and advocates for the
rights of all adults to quality learning across the tertiary education
system. We have an unwavering commitment to educationally
disadvantaged adults. We offer solutions-focused advocacy that is
evidence-based, drawing on research and our extensive initiatives that
engage with adults who have returned to education. AONTAS is a highly
respected and connected non-governmental organisation at national and
international levels. Our?_STRATEGIC PLAN: A VISION FOR EDUCATIONAL
EQUALITY (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**) _is informed by principles of
social justice, feminism, partnership, valuing diversity, advancing
equality and supporting social inclusion. We have expertise in
educational equality, and we advocate strongly for community education
as the most inclusive, yet underfunded, part of the education system.
AONTAS is committed to providing a voice for adult learners based on
our vision of learning as being truly lifelong, and takes account of
the myriad benefits of learning to health, personal development,
social engagement and community development. AONTAS advocates for an
inclusive, learner-centred lifelong learning system that enables
adults to have a meaningful learning experience.
Over the course of **Apply on the website**, AONTAS will deliver our
Strategic Plan **Apply on the website**, _A Vision for Educational
Equality_. Our work centres on three goals: Learner Voice for Action,
a Thriving Community Education Sector, and Lifelong Learning for
Sustainability. This will be achieved through four key complementary
areas of work: Research, Capacity Building, Advocacy, and
Communications.
POSITION: RESEARCH OFFICER
LOCATION: This role is based in AONTAS, the National Adult Learning
Organisation, **Apply on the website** Main St, Ranelagh, Dublin 6,
D**Apply on the website** E0H1. AONTAS provides a flexible working
approach. Therefore, this role will allow for both at-home and
in-office working through a hybrid work model.
AONTAS are seeking to recruit a Research Officer for a full-time role.
The key objective of this role is to support the delivery of AONTAS?
current research initiative for the purposes of promoting educational
equality and social inclusion in Irish adult education.
A commitment to social justice, adult learning and educational
equality is essential for all the AONTAS staff team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Research Officer will work directly with the Head of Research to
deliver the organisation?s research agenda by:
* Developing Research Reports
* Working directly with the Head of Research and the Research Team
to develop and deliver AONTAS? national and regional reports
* Assisting in the development and dissemination of all other
learner-related research
* Conducting a comprehensive review of all relevant secondary source
literature as it pertains to AONTAS? current research work
* Ensuring all research outputs are to the highest standards and
designed to reach a diverse group of audiences
* Providing editorial support to the AONTAS staff as needed on all
publications and public responses
* Supporting the coordination of financial and administrative
activities related to research events
* Supporting the organisation?s Research Events
* Engaging with and working collaboratively on other AONTAS
activities (including the Adult Learners Festival or other all-staff
activities)
* Working with the Head of Research to develop research tools to
gather feedback from AONTAS members on current research processes
* Contributing ideas on ways to promote and advance AONTAS?
research aims and objectives
* Attending relevant research and stakeholder events as needed to
support AONTAS? research agenda
* Working collaboratively with the Advocacy team to ensure the
AONTAS research informs the organisation?s advocacy work
CONTRIBUTE TO AONTAS:
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may vary from time
to time. You will be required to perform such other duties as may
reasonably be required of you by the organisation.
At all times, operate to the highest professional, ethical and
performance standards. This includes adapting effortlessly to changing
circumstances in AONTAS and undertaking, surrendering or realigning
any responsibility, within reason, the CEO requires.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
* Confident with research analysis and report development
* Experience editing academic or published work
* Strong qualitative analytical skills
* A general knowledge of peer-review processes for academic
publications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
* A Level 8 Degree or higher on the Irish National Framework of
Qualifications (or equivalent)
* At least two years of demonstrable experience of working in
humanities or social science research in a professional or academic
setting (preferably in the areas of education, social inclusion or
community development)
* Experience in stakeholder engagement
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
* Quantitative data analytical skills
* Public speaking experience
* Event management experience
* Communications experience
* A demonstrable track record of research-based publications
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Commitment to goals of educational equality and empowerment
* High level of professional responsibility and integrity
* Proven ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
* Ability to work effectively on a team to deliver common objectives
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and
stakeholders in a constructive and approachable manner
* Experience in event organisation and management
* Flexibility and enthusiasm to travel within Ireland to implement
the project
BENEFITS
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid professional development opportunities
* Hybrid work practice (working in the AONTAS office and from home)
* AONTAS offers all staff a rewarding career in an open,
progressive, fast-paced organisation that has a commitment to
education equality for all adults
* A high level of job satisfaction
* We welcome and embrace diversity, new ideas, mutual
accountability, personal and professional growth, learning and
development
* Fair and flexible working conditions
* AONTAS offers a pension scheme with **Apply on the website**% of
salary contributed by the employer (after probation) with staff
contribution of a minimum of 5%.
* Annual Leave is **Apply on the website** days
* The AONTAS Office is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The
basic working week is **Apply on the website** hrs.
The work of the Research Officer requires some flexibility with some
unsocial hours and travel to deliver face-to-face focus groups around
the island of Ireland. This commitment is to approximately **Apply on
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AONTAS Head Office is located in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.
The Research Officer?s direct line manager is the Head of Research
and ultimate reporting rests with the CEO of AONTAS.
ANNUAL SALARY
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
AONTAS Uses Workable an online platform software system. Please use
this link to complete your application. Emailed applications will not
be accepted.
Workable Link:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
